Genesee County Felony Records

Genesee County felony records are filed at the courthouse in Batavia and maintained by the County Clerk. The Genesee County Court has primary jurisdiction over all felony criminal cases that occur within the county. It is part of the 7th Judicial District of the New York State Unified Court System. Court and land records here go back to 1803, making Genesee County one of the counties with a longer paper trail. The 7th Judicial Circuit Court provides an online case search tool that covers civil, criminal, and family matters. You can search by case number, party name, or filing date. For older cases that have not been put into digital form, a trip to the Batavia courthouse may be needed.

Genesee County Court and Courthouse

The Genesee County Courthouse is at 1 West Main Street in Batavia. The phone number is (585) 201-5760. It houses Supreme Court, County Court, Family Court, and Surrogate's Court. County Court handles felony criminal prosecutions and civil cases up to $25,000. Supreme Court takes on major civil cases and serious criminal matters with broader jurisdiction.

The County Clerk's Office is at a separate location: County Building II, 3837 West Main Street Road. This is where you go for copies of court records, land documents, and historical files. The clerk maintains records from both Supreme and County Court. Family Court and Surrogate's Court keep their own records at the courthouse on West Main Street.

Searching Genesee County Felony Records Online

The Genesee County Courts website offers an online case search through the 7th Judicial Circuit. You can look up cases by number, party name, or filing date. The system covers civil, criminal, and family matters. It shows case status, court dates, filings, and party information, with filters for date, case type, and status.

Statewide tools also work for Genesee County. The WebCrims portal shows criminal case status and court appearance dates. WebCivil Supreme handles civil case lookups. The NYSCEF portal covers e-filed documents for participating attorneys in select case types.

The OCA Criminal History Record Search costs $95 per name. It pulls from all 62 counties. Results come by email the next business day. These are not certified records. Town and Village Court data has gaps for the period from 1991 to 2002.

Genesee County Record Fees and Historical Records

Copy fees apply when you need documents from the Genesee County Clerk. Online searches for case information are generally free. Certified copies cost extra. You need valid identification for in-person requests, especially for certified copies of court records.

The County History Department at County Building II preserves historic records that are not in current court databases. Land records and court records from 1803 are maintained here, along with naturalization records and marriage records from 1908 to 1935. These older files can be useful when tracing long-ago felony cases or when researching names that no longer appear in the digital system.

Record seekers should verify names and dates for accuracy. Sealed or expunged records may not show up in any search. Under CPL § 160.50, dismissed and acquitted cases are sealed. CPL § 160.59 allows sealing of some older convictions. The Clean Slate Act of 2024 will eventually automate sealing for eligible convictions, though the rollout may take years.

Statewide Resources for Genesee County Felony Searches

The DOCCS Inmate Lookup shows records for anyone who served time in state prison. The Sex Offender Registry lists all registered offenders. The NYS CourtHelp page explains how to get records from any court in the state, including options for FOIL requests and direct requests to the Clerk of Court.

Town and Village Courts throughout Genesee County maintain separate records for misdemeanors, violations, and small claims. The County Court handles appeals from these lower courts. Family Court records are restricted to protect the privacy of involved parties, especially minors. Genesee County is part of the 7th Judicial District with appeals going to the Appellate Division, Fourth Department.

Cities in Genesee County

Genesee County does not have any cities that meet the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site. Batavia is the largest city and county seat. All felony records for the county are managed through the County Clerk at County Building II, 3837 West Main Street Road, Batavia. Call (585) 201-5760 for information.

Nearby Counties

Genesee County is in western New York between Erie County to the west and Monroe County to the east. Each neighboring county maintains its own felony records.